Transportation Specialist (Team Lead) - SME
What you'd do
This position is the technical lead over the Transportation Specialists who work on applications for special permits (new special permits, modification to existing special permits, party-status to existing special licenses, renewals of existing special permits, and emergency special permits) and approvals (IMDG/ICAO competent authority approvals, HMR General Approvals, and Third-Party Package Certification Agencies).
Major duties
As a Transportation Specialist (Team Lead), you will: Plan, Coordinate, Manage, and Monitor all actions and functions of the special permits program for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials throughout the United States. Lead the team responsible for the evaluation of thousands of applications and petitions for special permits from shippers, carriers, chemical and container manufacturers, industries, public entities, and government agencies for special licenses to waive compliance with one or more requirements of the provisions of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Advise industry and government agencies through direct contacts and correspondence on the standards and requirements to qualify for special permits. Coordinate and directs the uniform application of special permit procedures by DOT agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and other Federal agencies, where applicable. Represent OHMS, PHMSA, and DOT at national conferences and meetings of professional societies and industry associations. The Ideal Candidate for this position is an individual who has demonstrated leadership ability, strong technical writing skills, and professional and persuasive oral communication skills. This position will provide the selected individual with the opportunity to lead a team on multiple projects resulting in the issuance or denial of an application for special permit, research international and domestic regulatory issues, make recommendations to leadership, represent PHMSA at conferences and meetings, and affect the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
What you need to qualify
This announcement has an Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR). Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. PLEASE refer to the Education Requirements section of the announcement to review requirements for the education portion of this series. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience requirements To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience reviewing special permit applications and evaluations and making decisions to grant or deny a special permit. Experience applying transportation principles, compliance, and operating principles in the evaluations of special permit applications. Experience interacting with technical experts and modal partners on complex regulatory and special permits issues. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing on issues relating to technical and logistical compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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